For brand fans, these new Cannondale Scalpel colourways are a wild departure from the currently available colour combinations. Cannondale’s Scalpel range of cross-country mountain bikes features subtle colourways, primarily black or various fades incorporating white, grey and deep red. 

Zipp entered the mountain bike market nearly four years ago with its 3Zero Moto wheels, targeted at trail and enduro riders. The brand’s new range is marketed at cross-country riders, who prioritise lightness and efficiency.  

Following the trend set by Scott’s shorter-travel dual-suspension mountain bikes, like Spark and Genius, the 2024 Ransom features a hidden shock. Front and rear suspension travel remains unchanged at 170mm, but the frame is of a completely new design.

Campagnolo has a new drivetrain and wheelset range targeting adventure gravel riders who are mindful of budget – it’s called the 1x13 Ekar GT and Zonda GT wheelset. The GT acronym is important because it translates to  ‘Grand Turismo’, a legacy Italian term for grand touring, which implies big riding beyond conventional tarmac routes. 

Many riders desire multipurpose panniers, but size ultimately dictates purpose. Those panniers large enough for your urban commute are often oversized for adventure touring, which makes using one pannier for all a compromise. Tailfin’s solution is its new 16-litre pannier product, ideally sized between the brand’s compact 5-, 10-litre, and large 22-litre options. Conceptually referred to as a ‘midi’ pannier, Tailfin’s new gear-carrying solution is marketed as a true Goldilocks pannier, designed to be more things to most riders.

It’s been a busy winter at Scott headquarters in Givisiez, as the Swiss brand launches its second new mountain bike model in less than a month. 

 Following hot off the heels of the new Favero Assimoa Pro MX SPD pedals, comes the new X-Track Power pedals from Look, which are designed to be robust and deliver all the data points an endurance mountain biker or gravel rider would need without additional sensor bulk.

The Grizl:ON range is classed as an ‘adventure-ready’ drop-bar bike by Canyon, but what you need to know is that it features a carbon frame and RockShox front suspension throughout the range. 

A significant frame redesign has saved weight and enhanced rider comfort, says Specialized, with the new Epic 8 delivering more trail capability than before, configured with 120mm of suspension travel front and rear. 

Consumer electronics have created tiny batteries and control modules with a lot of endurance and functionality. Mountain bike suspension designers have recognised the potential of these, and the enhanced Flight Attendant system is created to be a true fit-and-forget riding experience.